Glossary

Alkaline phosphatase

Alkaline phosphatase

Alkalische Phosphatase·Also: AP

Alkaline phosphatase (AP) is an enzyme measured in the blood that comes mainly from the liver, bile ducts and bones. Altered values can indicate diseases of these organs.

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